THE Diamonds will aim to get inside the head of Maria Folau as they scramble for a way to stymie the superstar Silver Ferns shooter.

A Constellation Cup series that appeared destined for a second straight 4-0 Australian clean sweep is suddenly alive after New Zealand dominated the third Test in Hamilton.

The drought-busting 55-44 win leaves Australia 2-1 up headed to the final Test in Wellington on Thursday, where they’ll retain the silverware if they don’t lose by 14 goals or more.

New Zealand’s renaissance was built around staunch defence from player of the match Jane Watson at goal keep and the metronomic radar of Folau.

Revelling in her shift to goal shoot, the veteran landed 40 from 41 shots, forging a unique combination with Te Paea Selby-Rickit, who provided an effective screen but struggled with 15-from-22 accuracy.

The Diamonds have to find a way to stop Maria Folau. Picture: Getty.Source:Getty Images